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Line Plots
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MAFS.4.NF.3.5

2. Think: Is the line divided into eighths?
Let’s Review
How to use find fractions on a number line.
Think: Is the line divided into eighths?
Find 1 6 8
Step 1: Label/count to find the exact location of the number.
YES
Step 2: Mark the fraction.
MAFS.3.NF.1.2
1 1 8
1 2 8
1 3 8
1 4 8
1 5 8
1 6 8
1 7 8

3. Distance the airplane was thrown in feet.
Let’s Learn…
Plot the data collected from the paper airplane throwing competition on a line plot.
Step 1: Find the smallest whole number. That number will be the first number on your line plot. 9
Step 2: Find the largest whole number. The NEXT whole number will be the last number on your line plot.
Distance the airplane was thrown in feet.
9 3 4
10 2 8
10 7 8
9 4 8
9 1 2
10 1 2
10 1 4
9 1 4
Step 3: Title the line
Airplane Distance (feet)
10 so use 11

4. Distance the airplane was thrown in feet.
Let’s Learn…
Plot the data collected from the paper airplane throwing competition on a line plot.
Step 4: Plot the whole numbers.
There are no wholes to plot
Step 5: Divide the line plot into fractional parts.
Distance the airplane was thrown in feet.
9 3 4
10 2 8
10 7 8
9 4 8
9 1 2
10 1 2
10 1 4
9 1 4
Plot the halves
Plot the quarters x x
Plot the eighths
Note: The smallest fractional piece is the “largest” number when it is a denominator. x x
Airplane Distance (feet) x x x x x x

5. Distance the airplane was thrown in feet.
Let’s Learn…
Plot the data collected from the paper airplane throwing competition on a line plot.
Step 6: Use data to solve problems.
The farthest Mike threw his airplane was 𝟐 𝟖 farther than the distance that Jen threw the most. How far was Mike’s farthest throw?
Jen threw the paper airplane 10 times. How many times did Jen throw more than 10 feet?
Count the Xs greater than 10.
Distance the airplane was thrown in feet.
9 3 4
10 2 8
10 7 8
9 4 8
9 1 2
10 1 2
10 1 4
9 1 4
Which distance did Jen throw the most?
What distance is 2/8 more than that distance?
5 xs greater than 10
Jen threw 10 2/8 the most, 2/8 more is 10 4/8 or 10 1/2
Airplane Distance (feet) x x x x x x x x x x

6. Solve the Line Plot Problems
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7. Standing Long Jump Measurements (meters)
Standing long jump measurements from some 4th grade students are given. Create a line plot of the data.
Standing Long Jump Measurements (meters)
1 1 2
1 2 4
1 3 4
3 4
1 1 4
Broadjump

8. Use your line plot to answer the questions. 1
Use your line plot to answer the questions What is the difference in length between the farthest jump and the closest jump?
Count the hops
2. If the teacher jumped ½ meter more than the farthest jump, how far did she jump?